OK Thanks . . . Yeah, had read that the mini ipad didn't have an SD card slot which makes the most expensive one the most desirable but before you know where you are, one ends up spending over a thousand on the drone, another couple hundred on accessories, then I've just returned from one holiday to book another to Norway and before I know where I am I'm pouring money out beyond what I planned. I like spending money - but I also like to maintain a very, very healthy bank balance. Money for a rainy day - or month I suppose.
Regards the drone - or in my case Mavic Pro Combo I bought mine at a decent price for the UK from one of our best retailers who automatically guarantee it for two years - expensive electrical products I tend to buy from them ( John Lewis) because they are very, very good. We had a TV and a kettle fail on us before the two year warranty ran out and they just replaced them both without question. I didn't expect them to sell the Mavic - I mean, they're an upmarket department store with a big online presence but when I saw they did sell it more or less matching the lowest price I could find, that was it - they were getting the order because they will; they'll guarantee it for two years. So, when it comes to the Tablet - I'm highly inclined to go with them. So far, I've bought everything cash, but the solution might be to buy the best or maybe the second best ipad largely on credit.
Anyway, thanks very much for the advice - I've found it very helpful.